K-os "BlackWater" (ft. Sebastien Grainger)
7/30/2010 As we previously reported, Toronto, ON MC K-os will be releasing his new Anchorman Mixtape on August 6. He's now offered up a preview with a free download of the track "BlackWater," which features former Death From Above 1979 drummer/vocalist Sebastien Grainger. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Lil Wayne x (500) Days of Summer (500) Days of Weezy
7/30/2010 We all loved The Grey Album when it came out, and there's no question that Girl Talk has his place in history, but the concept of mash-ups feels so dated at this point that it's hard to take them seriously. That's why it was with great caution that we approached (500) Days of Weezy, a full-length mix that combines Lil Wayne's a cappella tracks with remixed loops from the (500) Days of Summer soundtrack. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Of Montreal "Sex Karma" featuring Solange Knowles (live on Jimmy Fallon)
7/30/2010 Of Montreal performed new song “Sex Karma” on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night, which you can watch now. The performace featured Beyoncé's little sister, Solange Knowles, who also lends her vocals to the track on Of Montreal's upcoming album, False Priest. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Interpol “Barricade” (live on Letterman)
7/30/2010 After recently releasing new song “Barricade,” NYC indie rockers Interpol performed the track live on the Late Show with David Letterman last night. But if you missed it, don't fret, we have it for you after the jump. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Games “Everything Is Working” / “Heartlands”
7/29/2010 Dan Lopatin is proving to be an increasingly tough guy to follow. Doing time in such left-field sound-making groups as Infinity Widow, Skyramps and Astronaut (3), the kosmische traveller has jumped non-stop from one project to next. And while the Brooklynite seems to finally be settling down with his best known project, Lopatin’s solo moniker Oneohtrix Point Never, he’s once again adding another name to the pile with Games. (More after the jump.) ... Full Article
Freddie Gibbs Str8 Killa No Filla (mixtape)
7/29/2010 Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs will be releasing an EP, called Str8 Killa, on August 3 via Decon, and to celebrate, he's made a mixtape, which is available to download for free right now. Called Str8 Killa No Filla, the mixtape features 21 tracks, including a few from the EP. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Chromeo “Don’t Turn The Lights On” (video)
7/29/2010 Montreal-based electro-funk duo Chromeo have released a music video for "Don't Turn the Lights On." The track is their first single from their upcoming album, Business Casual, which is set for release on September 14 via Last Gang. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
El-P Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3
7/29/2010 As we previously reported, alt hip-hop guru El-P will be releasing a brand new instrumental album, titled Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3. The accomplished producer/rapper has now made the entire album available to stream. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Kid Cudi “Mojo So Dope”
7/29/2010 A new Kid Cudi song, called "Mojo So Dope," from his upcoming sophomore release, Man On the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, is up for grabs. The album has been pushed back to a new drop date of September 28, two weeks later than its original September 14 release. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
The Flaming Lips “See The Leaves” (live on Letterman)
7/29/2010 If you missed Oklahoma psych rock masters the Flaming Lips performing “See The Leaves” live on The Late Show with David Letterman last night, you can watch it now. The track is from their latest album, 2009's Embryonic, released via Warner Bros. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Caribou "Odessa" (live)
7/29/2010 Hamilton, ON export Dan Snaith (aka Caribou) has released a clip of his performace at Heaven in London this past June. The video features him playing “Odessa,” from his fifth LP, Swim. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Jens Lekman “The End of the World Is Bigger Than Love”
7/28/2010 It’s turning out to be nice summer for Jens Lekman fans. Following the Swedish popster’s stellar summer mix, he’s now dropped another musical treat to help us get through those hot and sticky days. It’s a new track bearing the impressive — and very Jens — title of “The End of the World Is Bigger Than Love.” (More after the jump.) ... Full Article
Interpol “Memory Serves”
7/28/2010 NYC indie band Interpol have made another new song available to stream for free. This one is called “Memory Serves” and is from their upcoming album, simply titled Interpol, which will drop September 7 courtesy of Matador. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
RZA Nike 6.0 “Remixes” (videos)
7/28/2010 Wu-Tang rapper/producer RZA is back in the headlines again. He's at the center of Nike 6.0's launch campaign and is appearing in videos, called “Remixes,” for the new extreme sports division. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Crash Test Dummies “And It's Beautiful” (video)
7/28/2010 Crash Test Dummies have released a new music video for their track, “And It's Beautiful.” The song is from their latest album, Oooh LaLa!, which is the band's ninth album and was released via their label, Deep Fried Records, and distributed via Sony’s RED Music. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Real Estate Wrestling With Boredom And The Basement Decline
7/28/2010 Dream pop band Real Estate have recorded a three-song live session for Daytrotter, dubbed Wrestling With Boredom And The Basement Decline. The tracks, “Suburban Dogs,”
 “Art Fandelet” and “Untitled,” are off of their debut album, which was released via Woodsist. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Black Mountain "Hair Song"
7/28/2010 After announcing the release of their upcoming Wilderness Heart, Vancouver, BC retro rock quintet Black Mountain have offered up one of its songs, called "Hair Song," for free download. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Born Ruffians “What to Say” (Vowls remix)
7/28/2010 Ontario's Vowls have done a remix of Born Ruffians' “What to Say,” which they've made available to stream and download for free. Vowls, who have just released their new self-titled seven-inch, give the Say It bonus track a synth-fuelled electro makeover. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
First Rate People "Gentlemen's Club"
7/28/2010 Owen Sound’s First Rate People have released their new single, “Gentleman’s Club,” today (July 28) and to celebrate, they're offering the song up for stream and free download. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
Mogwai Burning (virtual screening)
7/27/2010 Mogwai’s first concert film, Burning, will be screening in venues across Canada and the U.S. In August and September. But you don't have to wait that long as a virtual screening, hosted by UStream, is streaming after the jump today (July 27) at 3:00 p.m. EST, and will include a Q&A at the end with Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite and director Vincent Moon. (More after the jump.)... Full Article
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